Archive · 26 Jul 2026
UP Man Found Dead: Wife and Lover Arrested for Murder
A man named Chandrajeet Gautam was found dead in his home in Uttar Pradesh.
His wife, Vandana, initially said he died in his sleep, but a post-mortem examination showed he was strangled.
Police investigated and found out that Vandana and her lover, Rajesh Kumar, had planned to kill Chandrajeet so they could be together.
They were both arrested.
Chandrajeet and Vandana had been married for about seven years and had two young children.
Rajesh lived about 300 meters from their home.
Police said Chandrajeet knew about the relationship and it caused many arguments.
The children are now with Chandrajeet's family.
Chandrajeet Gautam, 27, was found dead in his home in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
His wife, Vandana, initially claimed he died in his sleep, but an autopsy revealed strangulation.
Police investigation uncovered a plot by Vandana and her lover, Rajesh Kumar, to kill Chandrajeet.
Vandana and Rajesh admitted to the murder, stating they wanted to live together.
Chandrajeet and Vandana had been married for about seven years and had two young children.
- Who
- Chandrajeet Gautam (victim), Vandana (wife), Rajesh Kumar (lover)
- What
- Murder of Chandrajeet Gautam
- When
- Saturday morning
- Where
- Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To live together, according to police investigation
Vandana's Defense
Police Investigation
Cause of Death
Vandana's Defense
Vandana initially claimed her husband died in his sleep.
Police Investigation
Police investigation revealed he was strangled to death.
Motive
Vandana's Defense
Vandana alleged her husband was a habitual drinker who frequently argued with and assaulted her.
Police Investigation
Police allege Vandana and Rajesh planned the murder to live together.
- Victim
- Chandrajeet Gautam
- Location
- Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- Saturday morning
- Suspects
- Vandana (wife) and Rajesh Kumar (lover)
- Cause of Death
- Strangulation
- Marriage Duration
- About seven years
- Children
- Two young children
- Distance Between Homes
- 300 metres